The Soda Fountain.
STL REVITALIZED Courtesy of St. Louis Union Station.
After years of laying low, St. Louis Union Station’s new additions are ready to wow locals and visitors alike. By Moe Godat
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2021 RELOCATING IN SAINT LOUIS
When tourists think of destinations in St. Louis to visit, the two most obvious choices are the Gateway Arch and the Saint Louis Zoo. Though both deserve a visit, a new contender is rising in St. Louis as one of the city’s best attractions: Union Station. Though the last passenger train left St. Louis Union Station in 1978, it still remains a destination for tourists and locals alike looking for an authentic St. Louis experience. The building itself was designed by architect Theodore C. Link who pulled inspiration from the Carcassonne in France. Union Station’s high walls and solitary towers are outshined only by its 65-foot barrel-vaulted ceiling and wrought-iron chandelier. With its iconic architecture and long history in St. Louis, Union Station is now a place of growth inside city limits. Over the past several years, it’s undergone a revitalization that brings it back to its original importance and integrity in St. Louis. Check out some of Union Station’s newest attractions!
